The wait is over:)

Alrighty folks-
I am so stoked that the new blog is up and going! Here is the link-
www.aubreymariephotography.com/blog

Here is to a new day! Love, Aubrey

A momentary hold to make some changes

A super spiffy new blog is on it's way:) So in the meantime, I am going to be editing photos like a mad man and post them in a couple days when the new one is up! Thanks for your patience!

Good weather + Soccer= Fun times

We went to visit our friend's son and watch him play. LOVE it! Montana decided tonight that all of our kids will play soccer. haha! Maybe if he washes the jerseys:) We shall see...

Date night

I should tell you how much I love shooting families, children, and babies. It is so much fun to be so up close and personal with families. BUT, my biggest flaw is time management. It ALWAYS has been since I can remember. In the midst of working, I sometimes neglect my sweet Montana. He has never once complained because he knows that it is learning and growing time for me. In fact, he is just the opposite. He is super supportive, helps out when he can, de-stresses me, and so much more. For instance, tonight is date night. He planned a long walk, a bike ride, chick flick, yummy food (that he cooked and cleaned), and a listening ear. It is simple. Nothing expensive, nothing crazy- but just what the doctor ordered. Haha, not really! Thank you so much for a fun time and quietly reminding of what is most important in this life:)

Fun with tutus:)

So much fun! Love working with cute little tutus and headbands! Thanks for coming over to play. Lovin' my job and learning how to work a studio:)

Lovely ladies

These girls were so much fun to shoot. I love it when girls are confident in front of the camera. This is probably because I am SOOO not! I love it behind the lens. haha. Anyway, thanks for a fun afternoon. Yall looked gorgeous!

Little Charlotte:)

Isn't she precious?? For an hour and 45minutes, this cutie had her eyes open. She didn't want to miss out on life! The one shot with her eyes closed was this one. I will take it:) Thanks yall! Had a fun time!

Sweet Ire

Isn't she beautiful!! She is modeling some Le Tweet hair pieces:) So cute! This little one was born with a head of hair to be jealous of! Thanks for coming over to play.

Converse Fam:)

If you know me at all, you know I LOVE my converse shoes. This is the first family ALL wore them:) I was in love. They turned out so cute! Thanks for letting hang out with yall. It was so fun and your boys are soo cute!

P.S.- Since these are Christmas card photos that are to be a surprise for all who receive them, I chose photos to share that probably wouldn't be used, but are still cute so you could have a sneak peak:) I don't want to ruin the surprise for all your recipients.

Baby Jordan

Isn't she the cutest??? Love her!

Orchid Lane

My sweet friend Margo knits these wonderful baby items! I am in love:) They are a perfect gift or item your own baby. She knits with excellent quality and great yarn! Here is her store:) http://www.etsy.com/shop/OrchidLaneDesigns

Awesome twins!

I can't even get over their cuteness:) These twins just turned 2! We had so much fun running around, attempting to get 2 smiles at the same time. I love it. More so, I love how God has brought this family together and their awesome journey! Thanks so much:)

Another fun preggo!

This sweet mama was so fun to meet:) We had a great time talking baby stuff, playing with parisols, and enjoying the fall weather! Had a blast! God bless you in your delivery!

Video of the week:) The Band Perry - If I Die Young

The lovely Rachel Anna and her beautiful baby girl....

I heard about this amazing family through a friend at work and was totally inspired. So I want to share only the small part of her story that I know. Rachel Anna felt God calling to adopt a sweet baby girl despite it going against the grain. I loved it! So I wanted to meet her in person and hear her story. It is SOO inspiring. This mama has given up a lot to be here loving this little girl. The love between them is amazing and deep even though it has only been a few months. Her name is Matani and she is from Ethiopa. Rachel has an amazing family who has been so supportive and loving during this process. These two belong together. The love between them is strong. I can't wait to get it grow and hope I can be a part! God bless. I am so happy for yall! Thanks for coming to hang out!

Christmas Photo Sessions In Season Now:)

It is time to book your family shoot now! The family package (up to 5 members, $10 per extra family member) includes 5-10 fully edited images available for printing on CD with 1 card template provided for your Christmas cards. Options will be provided at your shoot for you to pick out which design you like. The catch: I am going to help my twin sister deliver her baby in Turkey so will be unavailable from Nov. 10-Dec. 15th. So October it is.... Don't delay! $100 payment due to photo session time.

Email me at aubreymariephotography@gmail.com

Can't wait!!!

Options for photo sessions include:
1)Cactus landscaped setting in North Phoenix
2)Urban downtown Scottsdale
3)Modern buildings in Mesa
4)Greenery in Gilbert
5) Weekend in Sedona with fall leaves:)
6)Weekend in El Centro/ Brawley if you like!

Fall is here:)

Fall is here! Time for pulling out the pumpkins and leaves. I love it. I got inspired to make some yummy pumpkin desserts tonight:) Enjoy!

Top 10 on Wednesday

1. Our Iraqi student FINALLY liked something I cooked. It only took 5 weeks. My peanut butter oatmeal cookies. Haha. It isn't enough to sustain him, but atleast, it is something!
2. Starting Bible Study Fellowship with my sweet friend, Grace.
3. Going to get to take family photos this week of some amzing twins!
4. Continuing on in Dave Ramsey class. Learning how to invest our dinero and pay off debt.
5. Montana finishing the sprinklers
6. The weather cooling off enough to start taking photos again outside. YEAH!!!
7. The movie, Dear John. I am a fan.
8. Praxis- Song of Solomon sermons. So good!
9. Sweet time with friends this last weekend playing games! Love it!
10. Chatting with April and Logan about their 2 week photo tour.
    

If you think of it or are reading this, say a prayer that God would do an awesome work in them and their meetings!

My Handyman

I should show a picture of this guy's lovely handy work in our front yard, but it doesn't look so lovely right now. Although, it will, once the grass starts growing:) We bought an OLD SCHOOL house. Like 1960's oven still being used in the kitchen, diving board is atleast 30 years old, and sparkly gold countertops in our bathrooms. We bought the house for it's quirkyness and quaintness. It feels a little Southern to me with the big back yard, open rooms, etc. Not the point, sorry to divert. Every month, new projects arise out of necessity to fix, not desire to change. My husband is super smart, but never really had to fix plumbing, pools, or sprinklers. No need when you can call your lovely landlord to do it for free:) BUT when you are the landlord, haha, you do it all yourself because it is cheaper! Erick Geryol spent countless hours teaching MJ how to build a sprinkler system. Thanks Erick!!! Poor guys have been sweating it out in the hottest month in AZ too. We got en estimate of 2000 bucks for our measly little front yard and he decided to do it himself since we aren't rolling in that kind of dough. I am so proud of him. I would have given up weeks ago, but he is more patient than I. He totally finished it today. YEAH!!! Now our gopher holes will be covered with dirt and hopefully, grass will grow!

Sweet "G" Family

Such a great family and so much sisterly love! Makes me miss mine:) This family is going is right! Thanks so much for a fun time. Good luck with the move:)